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2021 Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation
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This thread will be updated on a regular basis when new bills come in for Rhode Island.

Note: We will only post legislation we feel is negative or positive, those new bills which don't actually effect your rights will not be included but you can always find them on the state legislation page.

To view proposed Rhode Island legislation click here

  Posted February 3rd, 2021 02:01 pm

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S0129 would add more restrictions to getting a carry license

  Posted February 13th, 2021 01:37 pm

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H5558 would set up carry license reciprocity with other states

H5553 would require all firearm not in a person;s immediate control to be locked up at all times

H5556 is an 'assault weapon' ban bill

H5554 would outlaw the sale of magazines that hold more than 10 rounds

H5381 would allow the release of medical records to firearm sellers by a consent form included in the application

S0191 would make businesses that prohibit concealed carry civilly liable if someone gets hurt

H5386 would require an application for a handgun purchase to specify the number of handguns they intend to buy on the application

H5557 would regulate stun guns and require a license to carry one

S0176 would require a carry license to carry a tazer

  Posted February 26th, 2021 01:02 pm

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S0417 would make it illegal to have a loaded rifle or shotgun on a vehicle

S0416 would require the number of handguns to be purchased on the handgun license

H5882 would require a license to carry a taser

H5639 would set up carry permit reciprocity with other states

S0414 would outlaw any magazine that can hold more than 10 rounds and has no grandfather clause

H5726 would further prohibit loaded rifles and shotguns in vehicles

S0406 would require all firearms be locked up when not in use

S0415 is an 'assault weapon' ban and would require current owners to register with state police

H5730 would set up reciprocity with Massachusetts and Connecticut

  Posted March 11th, 2021 04:03 pm

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H5970 would raise the age to buy rifles and shotguns to 21

H5973 would allow concealed or non-concealed carrying of firearm without a permit while evacuating during an emergency

H5969 would make it illegal to have a loaded rifle or shotgun in a vehicle

S0508 would legalize suppressors but only when used for hunting with a rifle

S0509 would set up reciprocity for carry licenses

S0507 is a quasi constitutional carry bill that still has some requirements to carry

S0533 would add burglary to the offenses committed that self-defense can be used against

H5972 would allow concealed carry without a license provide the person is not otherwise prohibited, has taken and passed a safety course and has a valid picture ID

H5992 would remove any duty to retreat from one's home before using force against an intruder

H5971 would require anyone denied a firearm license of transfer of a firearm to appeal within 15 days or the prohibition is final

H6082 would include 'electric arm' in the definition or firearms

S0517 would legalize suppressors as long as they are registered with the NFA

  Posted March 24th, 2021 02:20 pm

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H6146 would essentially eliminate the ability of normal citizens to obtain a carry license

  Posted April 20th, 2021 10:39 am

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S0737 would allow the police to charge $25 for background checks on firearm applications

  Posted July 11th, 2021 01:31 pm

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H6482 would require background checks for ammunition sales

2021 Proposed Rhode Island Firearm Legislation